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Improvement Kata
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Kata at the Photo Studio

This month's Kata video is an example of what happens when a team practices a scientific way of working, rather than just trying to implement solutions. Notice the phases of iteration (experimentation) that this photo team experienced as they improved their process to meet a greatly-increasing demand.

Happy New Year! Even if you are not one of those who makes New
Year’s resolutions the new year is surely a good time for
reflection. Lean thinkers conduct specific reflection after completing
each activity. The transition to a new calendar year is an excellent
occasion for general reflection, for asking: “how are things going?”

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